Josh Sharpe

Josh Sharpe

Josh Sharpe is the Entertainment Editor for BroadwayWorld. For as long as he can remember, he has been in love with movies and the people who make them. This passion for great storytelling has been the driving force of his career journey.

An entertainment journalist since 2018, he has extensively covered the film and television industry, with bylines in Paste Magazine, TheaterMania, Collider, and The DisInsider. Across these platforms, he has produced numerous interviews, reviews, and news pieces, with a particular emphasis on The Walt Disney Company. During this time, he has had the privilege of interviewing such creatives as Hayley Mills, Jodi Benson, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

A graduate of Western Washington University, he studied Theatre and has since dabbled in directing. He has also appeared onstage in musicals like Into the Woods as The Baker and The Fantasticks as Matt.

He is grateful for the opportunity to write about the things he loves at BroadwayWorld!




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First Show:

Secondhand Lions: A New Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. This was a Broadway bound original musical (that, sadly, never went to Broadway) starring Gregg Edelman, Mark Jacoby, and Jason Danieley. Not bad for a first!

Favorite Show:

Sunday in the Park with George



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Graham Nash Will Tour North America This Year; Select Dates with Judy Collins + Carnegie Hall
Graham Nash Will Tour North America This Year; Select Dates with Judy Collins + Carnegie Hall
May 7, 2024

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash Graham Nash is set to tour the U.S. throughout this summer and fall. Nash will be joined by fellow Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Judy Collins for select dates on the tour, including stops at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, Boston’s Shubert Theater, the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ and the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY

Mannequin Pussy Adds New Dates to US and EU Fall Tour
Mannequin Pussy Adds New Dates to US and EU Fall Tour
May 7, 2024

On the heels of a fully sold out 27 show run, Philadelphia, PA’s Mannequin Pussy have extended their world tour in support of their breakthrough album I Got Heaven, out now on Epitaph Records, adding US dates in the fall and more EU + UK dates in the summer. See the dates here!

Molly Drag Shares Video For New Single 'Hell Raiser' From 'Mammoth' Album
Molly Drag Shares Video For New Single 'Hell Raiser' From 'Mammoth' Album
May 7, 2024

Molly Drag, the long-running project of Montreal’s Michael Charles Hansford, has shared a video for“Hell Raiser,” the third and final single from his forthcoming seventh album, Mammoth. This new music video was directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick (Weyes Blood, Jessica Pratt, Kiwi Jr, TOPS). Mammoth is the first album for its new label home, I’m Into Life Records (Fraternal Twin, Finnish Postcard). Watch the video now!

The Early November Debuts 'Tired Of Lying' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
The Early November Debuts 'Tired Of Lying' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
May 7, 2024

Alternative rock group The Early November is back with another new single; “Tired Of Lying” is out now, along with a brand new music video. “Tired Of Lying” is the third track to be released from the band’s forthcoming Self-Titled album. Shares frontman Ace Enders: “This song is about overcoming childhood trauma and demons while at the same time learning about and trying to face your new ones. The vicious cycle many of us sadly find ourselves in.” Watch the music video!

Video: Watch Trailer for Cyndi Lauper Documentary LET THE CANARY SING
Video: Watch Trailer for Cyndi Lauper Documentary LET THE CANARY SING
May 7, 2024

Paramount+ has announced that LET THE CANARY SING, the feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable life and career of Cyndi Lauper, will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, June 4. Lauper is a prolific musician, with a career spanning over 40 years. In addition to her many studio albums, Lauper won a Tony Award for her score for Kinky Boots! and was nominated for her work on Spongebob Squarepants. Watch the trailer!

Video: Watch Thing Deliver Scripts as WEDNESDAY Season 2 Begins Production
Video: Watch Thing Deliver Scripts as WEDNESDAY Season 2 Begins Production
May 7, 2024

Netflix has announced the start of production on Wednesday Season 2 in Ireland with several new cast members joining the series. Fan-favorite Thing delivered new scripts to cast members on set, including several that are newly announced. Watch the cast reveal video!

STEREOPHONIC Shares Two New Tracks From Upcoming Cast Album
STEREOPHONIC Shares Two New Tracks From Upcoming Cast Album
May 7, 2024

Now with a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released 2 new songs, “Masquerade” and “Bright v1” from the Original Cast Recording of Stereophonic. To celebrate being the most Tony-nominated play ever, the cast of Stereophonic performed “Masquerade” last night on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Listen to the newly released songs here!

DRAAG Share New Single 'Microgravity tank' Ahead of New EP
DRAAG Share New Single 'Microgravity tank' Ahead of New EP
May 7, 2024

Draag have shared “Microgravity tank,” the second preview of their highly anticipated new EP Actually, the quiet is nice. On the ominous, detuned track, principal songwriter Adrian Acosta shares “I used to live in a house that had this very unusual energy. It’s the kind of energy I could only connect to that specific house. It was quite haunting...' Watch the visualizer now!

Crypt Sermon Share New Single 'Glimmers in the Underworld'
Crypt Sermon Share New Single 'Glimmers in the Underworld'
May 7, 2024

Dark heavy metallers Crypt Sermon recently unveiled details for their bewitching new album, The Stygian Rose, out June 14 on Dark Descent.  Now, they've returned with the premiere of the album's opening track 'Glimmers in the Underworld'—  a song that epitomizes the band's musical and conceptual prowess. Listen to the song now!

Eels Unveil New Single 'If I'm Gonna Go Anywhere' Ahead of Upcoming Album
Eels Unveil New Single 'If I'm Gonna Go Anywhere' Ahead of Upcoming Album
May 7, 2024

Critically acclaimed rock group EELS has unveiled a new single “If I’m Gonna Go Anywhere”. The song is the third offering from their upcoming fifteenth studio album EELS TIME!, out on June 7 via E Works/Play It Again Sam. About the track, EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett aka E says, 'If you’re gonna make a choice, why not make the nice choice?” Listen to the single now!

Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Talk Olivier Awards Opening on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Talk Olivier Awards Opening on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
May 7, 2024

Hannah Waddingham stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening to discuss her role in the film The Fall Guy and other projects. To kick off the conversation, Fallon complimented her on hosting the Olivier Awards in April, particularly praising the opening number where the actress performed Anything Goes. Watch the interview here!

Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel to Appear in Supernatural Romance Film
Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel to Appear in Supernatural Romance Film
May 6, 2024

According to reports, Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel will be starring together in a new supernatural romance film from director Jonathan Baker. Actor Andrew McCarthy of The Blacklist will also be appearing in the film. The plot of the movie, titled Fate, is being kept under wraps but is reported to be set at a 'Vista hotel', taking its inspiration from the historic Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, now owned by Quentin Tarantino.

Video: Watch Constance Wu in the Trailer for EAST BAY, Out in Theaters This Month
Video: Watch Constance Wu in the Trailer for EAST BAY, Out in Theaters This Month
May 6, 2024

East Bay, a new film starring Golden Globe-nominated actress and Little Shop of Horrors star Constance Wu, has announced its new theatrical release date. The film will be released to select theaters on May 10 and will be available to watch on demand on May 31. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Watch Old 97's Sing from New Album on CBS, Summer Tour Starting in July
Video: Watch Old 97's Sing from New Album on CBS, Summer Tour Starting in July
May 6, 2024

Over the weekend, alt-country pioneers Old 97’s made their return to CBS Saturday Morning to perform three songs from their critically-acclaimed 13th studio album American Primitive out now via ATO Records. The three-decade-long lineup of singer and guitarist Rhett Miller, bassist Murry Hammond, guitarist Ken Bethea, and drummer Philip Peeples delivered stunning performances of “Falling Down,” “American Primitive” and “Where The Road Goes,” which is currently sitting at #3 on the Americana Radio Chart. 

Los Bukis Kicks Off Spanish-Language Residency with a Completely Sold Out Weekend
Los Bukis Kicks Off Spanish-Language Residency with a Completely Sold Out Weekend
May 6, 2024

Los Bukis have set the standard for Latin music once again with the opening of their exclusive new Las Vegas residency, Los Bukis: The Las Vegas Residency, the first all Spanish-language residency on the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. With a sold-out first weekend, the legendary Mexican group captivated attendees with a non-stop show filled with incredible performances and greatest hits at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Davido to Headline Duke Concept's Second Annual Tribeville Music Festival
Davido to Headline Duke Concept's Second Annual Tribeville Music Festival
May 6, 2024

Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world united under one tribe.

Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Emiliano Lasansky Presents Debut Album
Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Emiliano Lasansky Presents Debut Album
May 6, 2024

Bassist/composer Emiliano Lasansky proudly presents his debut album, The Optimist, available worldwide on Outside In Music on June 21, 2024. Emiliano Lasansky’s melodies have the potential to simultaneously serve as vehicles to memories and past experiences, and to evoke optimistic anticipation for the future. Listen to a single now!

Frank Turner Breaks World Record For Most Shows Performed in Different Cities in 24 Hours
Frank Turner Breaks World Record For Most Shows Performed in Different Cities in 24 Hours
May 6, 2024

As he approaches the landmark of his 3000th show, on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, acclaimed singer-songwriter Frank Turner embarked on the first-ever Music Venue Trust world record attempt where he performed the most official shows in different cities in 24 hours.

Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards
Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards
May 6, 2024

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

Photos: See First Look at Awkwafina and John Cena in Prime Video's JACKPOT
Photos: See First Look at Awkwafina and John Cena in Prime Video's JACKPOT
May 6, 2024

Prime Video has just dropped new photos for the upcoming action comedy Jackpot, starring Awkwafina and John Cena. In the near future, a “Grand Lottery” has been newly established in California—the catch: Kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. See the photos here!



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